MORENCI — The Morenci Area Schools Board of Education at its meeting Tuesday recognized departing board member Gary Ries for his years of service to the district.

Ries was honored for 13 years of serving on the school board with a certificate from the Lenawee County Association of School Boards and by the Morenci board, superintendent Mike Osborne said. Ries’ seat was filled by Larry Bruce at the Nov. 6 election.